PPE Guides

June 30, 2021
COVID-19 PCR Tests Blog

PCR Tests for COVID-19: What’s the Difference? Are They Accurate?

The health of everyone in the community is at risk when there is a virus as pervasive as COVID-19 in circulation. The PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test provides the most accurate and reliable means for detecting and diagnosing the virus. Wondering what's the difference between this and other COVID-19 testing that's available? Read our guide to learn more.
April 30, 2021

How can I make wearing a mask more comfortable?

Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways of preventing illness from contact with bacteria or a virus including COVID-19. But as simple an act as it is, there is still a lot of important information about hand washing that is good to know. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about handwashing.
April 16, 2021
Handwashing Saves Lives Blog

Handwashing Saves Lives

Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways of preventing illness from contact with bacteria or a virus including COVID-19. But as simple an act as it is, there is still a lot of important information about hand washing that is good to know. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about handwashing.
March 19, 2021
What exactly is PPE? Frequently Asked Questions About PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) wasn’t a term that most people were familiar with prior to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, PPE seems to be everywhere. But what exactly is PPE? Read our FAQs to get answers to your questions about PPE.
March 1, 2021
What type of mask should I use? Answers to Mask FAQs to Promote Safety in Our Communities

What type of mask should I use? (Updated for March 2021)

How to decide what face mask to use during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Best Type? Most Protection? How to Use? When to Use? Nowadays, during the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the above are valid and frequently asked questions. The team at Community Attire decided to create this guide and help answer some of them.
January 13, 2021
Resources for CCOs for a Safe Set

Resources for CCOs for a Safe Set

Community Attire has created this PPE and equipment guide for CCOs including a supply checklist with expected PPE burn rates based on the safe set guidelines outlined by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and Teamsters’ Committee reports.
October 30, 2020
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus: Where to Find Information from the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has extensive information about the COVID-19 pandemic. We've compiled some highlights including information on how the virus spreads and how to protect ourselves and our communities from the infection.
August 3, 2020
Two Techniques for Removing Contaminated Gloves

Two Techniques to Safely Remove Contaminated Nitrile Gloves

Use this step-by-step guide to learn two techniques endorsed by the CDC, called "glove-in-glove" and "bird-beak," to help you to take off gloves safely.
June 16, 2020
What's the Difference Between Isolation Gown Levels?

What’s the Difference Between Isolation Gown Levels?

Isolation gowns are critical to an effective PPE strategy. Read our guide to learn which level of protection (level 1 - level 4) meets your needs.